Cathrine is the lead author of the Nodi No-Nonsense guide to ALN Law and regularly represents LA’s, Young person and Parents in Additional Learning Needs (ALN) appeals and discrimination claims before the Education Tribunal for Wales (ETW). She has extensive experience with appeals to the Upper Tribunal and related judicial reviews. Cathrine also advises on broader policy and public law matters, including legal obligations arising from school closures due to reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete, school closures and the lawfulness of local authority transport policies.
Hew practice also encompasses breach of contract claims in relation to universities and independent schools as well as appeals against exam results and exclusion.
Cathrine is unable to advise in respect of matters appearing before the First-Tier Tribunal (Special Educational Needs and Disability) in England, due to professional conflict.